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Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream Versus One Thing Centella Asiatica Extract Toner

General Moisturizer
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on April 21, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Midnight Blue Calming Cream

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.

Studies show the compounds in centella help with:

The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.

Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract
Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 

When to use

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22% use in am
78% use in pm
84% use every day
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51% use in pm
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Reviews

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Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream 39 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 22 ratings
Works Well (7) Absorbs Well (6) Hydrating (6)
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AnaG

1 year ago
Review

Great calming and hidrating cream. Cute blue color Thad doesn't tint the skin. Perfect for dry and or sensitive skin

#hydrating
#absorbs well
#works well
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NurseMeg

1 year ago
Review

This is the best moisturizer. A little bit lighter but still heavy enough for nighttime.

#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well

One Thing Centella Asiatica Extract Toner 3 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 4 ratings
Light (2) Light Scent (2) Works Well (2)
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SkylerMikalson

1 year ago
Review

This product was annoyingly watery, in my opinion, and I'm not sure how much it was really soothing my skin, even when applying many layers.

#doesn't work
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GenesisArevalo

11 months ago
Review

I have been using this toner for about 1.5 years it works really great with my sensitive skin (I have Keratosis Polaris/Eczema) it doesn’t irritate my skin at all.

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent